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For the next four (4) weeks the City of Merritt will be conducting a recycling inspection program. City workers will be checking recycling bins to ensure that only recyclable items are placed in the bin. Any bins containing non-recyclables will not be picked up. If a notice is placed on your b

UPDATE: May 22, 2019 @ 8:30am - The residential collection vehicle has been repaired and recycling as well as residential and commercial garbage will be collected according to schedule. We apologize to residents in Zone 3 (the Diamond Vale area), who now need to hold on to their

Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held on Tuesday, May 28th, 2019 at 7:00PM in the Council Chambers at Merritt's City Hall. The purpose of the proposed amendment is to change the land use designatin of 1801 Coldwater Avenue from medium density residential (R3) to high density

Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held on Tuesday, May 28th, 2019 in the Council Chambers at Merritt City Hall. The purpose of the proposed bylaw is to resolve an inconsistency between the Official Community Plan (OCP) and the Zoning Bylaw.

The City of Merritt will be conducting its annual clean-up of Pine Ridge cemetery during the week of May 6th. As part of this clean-up, all memorabilia, including flowers and wreaths, will be removed and placed beside the storage shed at the cemetery for residents to collect.

Visitors

Easily accessible by the Coquihalla Highway, the City of Merritt is a thriving community situated at an elevation of 595 metres above sea level. Merritt tends to experience mild winters, and warm, dry, sunny summers. Come experience Merritt's unique blend of urban lifestyle, and outdoor adventure.

Economic Development

Situated 271 kilometres northeast of Vancouver, Merritt is the hub of several major highway systems. The city has direct links to the Lower Mainland, to Kamloops, and to Kelowna and the Okanagan Valley by way of the Coquilhalla Highway system. The Trans-Canada Highway and Yellowhead Highway provide direct links to the east.

Public Works

The Public Works team of professional technical and skilled staff is a very diverse and experienced group dedicated to providing essential services in support of the city and community. The Public Works team works hard at providing water, sewer, road mainte­nance and many other services to the citizens of Merritt.